# HS2 32 Dyes, paints... trade corridors | Yugalinks

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Explore reported Dyes, paints and varnishes trade corridors at HS2 32: leading routes, trade value, three-year growth, HS6 coverage, distance, and FTA context.

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## Page details

- Page type: HS2 sector top trade corridors
- Sector: **HS2 32 - Dyes, paints and varnishes**
- Coverage: 1,995-2,024
- Publisher: [Yugalinks](https://www.yugalinks.com/)
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## Sector snapshot

| Measure | Value |
| --- | ---: |
| Latest reported sector trade | $87.8B |
| Corridors shown | 25 |
| Active HS6 products | 44 |
| Top five corridor share | 8.5% |
| Reported trend | Stable |

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## Leading route

The leading reported corridor is **USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands -> Canada**, with $2.2B in the latest reported year, +1.3% three-year growth, 2.5% market share, 44 active HS6 products, 556 km, and reported FTA context.

## Corridor ranking

| Rank | Route | Latest trade | 3-year growth | Market share | HS6 products | Distance | FTA context |
| ---: | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 1 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands -> Canada | $2.2B | +1.3% | 2.5% | 44 | 556 km | Reported |
| 2 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands -> Mexico | $1.7B | +2.3% | 1.9% | 44 | 3,359 km | Reported |
| 3 | Japan -> China | $1.4B | -5.5% | 1.6% | 42 | 1,763 km | Not reported |
| 4 | Canada -> USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | $1.1B | +0.7% | 1.3% | 43 | 556 km | Reported |
| 5 | China -> India | $1.1B | +7.9% | 1.3% | 44 | 4,252 km | Not reported |
| 6 | Republic of Korea -> China | $1.0B | -0.5% | 1.1% | 42 | 867 km | Reported |
| 7 | Germany -> France | $919.5M | -7.9% | 1% | 44 | 881 km | Reported |
| 8 | Germany -> Italy | $851.9M | -4.4% | 1% | 43 | 1,184 km | Reported |
| 9 | Germany -> Netherlands | $818.6M | -9.1% | 0.9% | 44 | 579 km | Reported |
| 10 | Germany -> Poland | $807.9M | -0.8% | 0.9% | 44 | 518 km | Reported |
| 11 | Netherlands -> Germany | $803.5M | -8.7% | 0.9% | 44 | 579 km | Reported |
| 12 | India -> United Arab Emirates | $762.5M | +89% | 0.9% | 44 | 2,204 km | Not reported |
| 13 | China -> Viet Nam | $752.7M | +0.9% | 0.9% | 44 | 2,732 km | Reported |
| 14 | Germany -> USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | $666.6M | -1.5% | 0.8% | 43 | 6,402 km | Not reported |
| 15 | Japan -> Republic of Korea | $644.4M | -11.4% | 0.7% | 42 | 1,155 km | Not reported |
| 16 | Germany -> Austria | $584.1M | -5.1% | 0.7% | 44 | 524 km | Reported |
| 17 | Germany -> Belgium | $579.2M | -2.7% | 0.7% | 43 | 653 km | Reported |
| 18 | Japan -> Taiwan | $545.1M | -10.2% | 0.6% | 40 | 2,109 km | Not reported |
| 19 | Switzerland, Liechtenstein -> Germany | $537.3M | -2.7% | 0.6% | 42 | 674 km | Reported |
| 20 | China -> Republic of Korea | $523.3M | -4.5% | 0.6% | 42 | 867 km | Reported |
| 21 | China -> Indonesia | $510.5M | -1.3% | 0.6% | 44 | 4,425 km | Reported |
| 22 | Germany -> Spain | $509.0M | -4.8% | 0.6% | 42 | 1,872 km | Reported |
| 23 | China -> Brazil | $502.4M | +7.3% | 0.6% | 42 | 18,570 km | Not reported |
| 24 | Belgium -> Germany | $501.7M | -4.7% | 0.6% | 42 | 653 km | Reported |
| 25 | Germany -> China | $499.4M | -8.3% | 0.6% | 42 | 8,415 km | Not reported |

## Growth leaders

- **India -> United Arab Emirates**: +89% three-year growth, $762.5M latest value, 0.9% market share, and 2,204 km.
- **China -> India**: +7.9% three-year growth, $1.1B latest value, 1.3% market share, and 4,252 km.
- **China -> Brazil**: +7.3% three-year growth, $502.4M latest value, 0.6% market share, and 18,570 km.
- **USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands -> Mexico**: +2.3% three-year growth, $1.7B latest value, 1.9% market share, and 3,359 km.
- **USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands -> Canada**: +1.3% three-year growth, $2.2B latest value, 2.5% market share, and 556 km.

## Access comparison

| Route context | Latest trade | Corridors | Average 3-year growth |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| FTA reported | $14.6B | 17 | -3.1% |
| FTA not reported | $6.2B | 8 | +8.4% |

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## Data sources

- Primary trade series: OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-28). [OECD Data Explorer](https://data-explorer.oecd.org/) - [OECD Terms & Conditions](https://www.oecd.org/termsandconditions/)
- CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601): [dataset page](https://www.cepii.fr/CEPII/en/bdd_modele/bdd_modele_item.asp?id=37) - [BACI documentation](https://www.cepii.fr/DATA_DOWNLOAD/baci/doc/baci_webpage.html) - [Etalab 2.0 Open Licence](https://www.etalab.gouv.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/open-licence.pdf)

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